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Long-term Debt, Short-term Borrowings and Finance Lease Obligations
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-term Debt, Short-term Borrowings and Finance Lease Obligations Long-term Debt, Short-term Borrowings and Finance Lease Obligations
During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we made payments of $255 million on our outstanding debt and finance lease obligations.
As of September 30, 2022, we pledged aircraft, engines, other equipment, and facilities with a net book value of $6.3 billion as security under various financing arrangements.
At September 30, 2022, scheduled maturities of our long-term debt and finance lease obligations were $100 million for the remainder of 2022, $557 million in 2023, $332 million in 2024, $192 million in 2025, $929 million in 2026, and $1.6 billion thereafter.
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our long-term debt, net of debt acquisition costs, at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were as follows (in millions):
September 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Carrying Value
Estimated Fair Value(1)
Carrying Value
Estimated Fair Value(1)
Public Debt
Fixed rate special facility bonds, due through 2036$42 $41 $42 $45 
Fixed rate enhanced equipment notes:
  2019-1 Series AA, due through 2032519 342 532 442 
  2019-1 Series A, due through 2028162 125 166 150 
2019-1 Series B, due through 202788 94 94 121 
2020-1 Series A, due through 2032567 467 587 634 
2020-1 Series B, due through 2028144 151 153 199 
Non-Public Debt
Fixed rate enhanced equipment notes, due through 202360 59 88 88 
Fixed rate equipment notes, due through 2028495 400 620 706 
Floating rate equipment notes, due through 202864 56 103 99 
Sale-leaseback transactions, due through 2024343 332 347 374 
Unsecured CARES Act Payroll Support Program loan, due through 2030259 134 259 219 
Unsecured Consolidated Appropriations Act Payroll Support Program Extension loan, due through 2031144 73 144 121 
Unsecured American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Payroll Support loan, due through 2031132 67 132 111 
0.50% convertible senior notes due 2026
738 543 736 673 
Total(2)
$3,757 $2,884 $4,003 $3,982 
(1) The estimated fair values of our publicly held long-term debt are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of our non-public debt was estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis based on our borrowing rates for instruments with similar terms and therefore classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Refer to Note 7 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for an explanation of the fair value hierarchy structure.
(2) Total excludes finance lease obligations of $2 million and $3 million at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
We have financed certain aircraft with Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates ("EETCs"). One of the benefits of this structure is being able to finance several aircraft at one time, rather than individually. The structure of EETC financing is that we create pass-through trusts in order to issue pass-through certificates. The proceeds from the issuance of these certificates are then used to purchase equipment notes, which are issued by us and secured by our aircraft. These trusts meet the definition of a variable interest entity ("VIE") as defined in Topic 810, Consolidation of the FASB Codification, and must be considered for consolidation in our financial statements. Our assessment of our EETCs considers both quantitative and qualitative factors including the purpose for which these trusts were established and the nature of the risks in each. The main purpose of the trust structure is to enhance the credit worthiness of our debt obligation through certain bankruptcy protection provisions and liquidity facilities, and also to lower our total borrowing cost. We concluded that we are not the primary beneficiary in these trusts because our involvement in them is limited to principal and interest payments on the related notes, the trusts were not set up to pass along variability created by credit risk to us, and the likelihood of our defaulting on the notes. Therefore, we have not consolidated these trusts in our financial statements.
2022 $3.5 Billion Senior Secured Bridge Facility
On May 16, 2022, we, along with our direct wholly-owned subsidiary, Sundown Acquisition Corp. ("Merger Sub"), commenced a tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of Spirit Airlines, Inc. ("Spirit") at $30.00 per share, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase (the “Offer to Purchase”) and the related Letter of Transmittal (which, together with any amendments or supplements thereto, collectively constitute the “Offer”), which were included as exhibits to the Tender Offer ("TO") Statement on Schedule TO filed with the SEC on May 16, 2022. In connection with the Offer, on May 23, 2022, we executed a commitment letter with Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Bank of America, N.A. and BofA Securities, Inc. for a senior secured bridge facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $3.5 billion, which was amended and restated on June 11, 2022 to include other lenders that have committed to the facility (BNP Paribas; Credit Suisse AG, New York Branch; Credit Suisse Loan Funding LLC; Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank; Natixis, New York Branch; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation; and MUFG Bank, Ltd.). The Offer was terminated concurrently with the entry into the Merger Agreement (as defined below).

In connection with the entry into the Merger Agreement, JetBlue entered into a second amended and restated commitment letter (the "Commitment Letter"), dated July 28, 2022, with Goldman Sachs Bank USA; BofA Securities, Inc.; Bank of America, N.A.; BNP Paribas; Credit Suisse AG, New York Branch; Credit Suisse Loan Funding LLC; Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank; Natixis, New York Branch; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation; and MUFG Bank, Ltd. (collectively, the “Commitment Parties”), pursuant to which the Commitment Parties have committed to provide a senior secured bridge facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $3.5 billion to finance the acquisition of Spirit.

As part of the Commitment Letter, we have agreed to pledge, as part of any financing to be provided, certain specified collateral including aircraft and spare engines; rights to certain landing and takeoff slots at Gatwick Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport; as well as certain assets that comprise the JetBlue brand; and certain rights in the TrueBlue customer loyalty program. As of and for the period ended September 30, 2022 we did not have a balance outstanding or any borrowings thereunder.
Federal Payroll Support Programs
As a result of the adverse economic impact of COVID-19, we have received assistance under various payroll support programs provided by the federal government.
CARES Act — Payroll Support Program
On March 27, 2020, U.S. Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act"). Under the CARES Act, assistance was made available to the aviation industry in the form of direct payroll support (the "Payroll Support Program") and secured loans (the "Loan Program").
On April 23, 2020, we entered into a Payroll Support Program Agreement (the "PSP Agreement") under the CARES Act with the United States Department of the Treasury ("Treasury") governing our participation in the Payroll Support Program. Under the Payroll Support Program, Treasury provided us with a total of approximately $963 million (the "Payroll Support Payments") consisting of $704 million in grants and $259 million in unsecured term loans. The loans have a 10-year term and bear interest on the principal amount outstanding at an annual rate of 1.00% until April 23, 2025, and the applicable Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus 2.00% thereafter until April 23, 2030. The principal amount may be repaid at any time prior to maturity at par. As part of the agreement, JetBlue issued warrants to Treasury to acquire more than 2.7 million shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $9.50 per share.
Consolidated Appropriations Act – Payroll Support Program 2
On January 15, 2021, we entered into a Payroll Support Program Extension Agreement (the "PSP Extension Agreement") with Treasury governing our participation in the federal payroll support program for passenger air carriers under the United States Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the “Payroll Support Program 2"). Treasury provided us with a total of approximately $580 million (the "Payroll Support 2 Payments") under the program, consisting of $436 million in grants and $144 million in unsecured term loans. The loans have a 10-year term and bear interest on the principal amount outstanding at an annual rate of 1.00% until January 15, 2026, and the applicable SOFR plus 2.00% thereafter until January 15, 2031. In consideration for the Payroll Support 2 Payments, we issued warrants to purchase approximately 1.0 million shares of our common stock to Treasury at an exercise price of $14.43 per share.
American Rescue Plan Act – Payroll Support Program 3
On May 6, 2021, we entered into a Payroll Support 3 Agreement (the "PSP3 Agreement") with Treasury governing our participation in the federal payroll support program for passenger air carriers under Section 7301 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the "Payroll Support Program 3"). Treasury provided us with a total of approximately $541 million (the "Payroll Support 3 Payments") under the program, consisting of $409 million in grants and $132 million in unsecured term loans. The loans have a 10-year term and bear interest on the principal amount outstanding at an annual rate of 1.00% until May 6, 2026, and the applicable SOFR plus 2.00% thereafter until May 6, 2031. In consideration for the Payroll Support 3 Payments, we issued warrants to purchase approximately 0.7 million shares of our common stock to Treasury at an exercise price of $19.90 per share.
The warrants associated with each of the payroll support programs described above will expire five years after issuance and will be exercisable either through net cash settlement or net share settlement, at our option, in whole or in part at any time.
The carrying values relating to the payroll support grants were recorded within other accrued liabilities and were recognized as a contra-expense within special items on our consolidated statements of operations as the funds were utilized. The relative fair value of the warrants were recorded within additional paid-in capital and reduced the total carrying value of the grants. Proceeds from the payroll support grants and from the issuance of payroll support warrants were classified within operating activities and financing activities, respectively, on our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. Our funding from all payroll support grants was fully utilized as of September 30, 2021.
The carrying values relating to the unsecured payroll support loans were recorded within long-term debt and finance lease obligations on our consolidated balance sheets. The proceeds from the loans were classified as financing activities on our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.
CARES Act – Secured Loan Program
Under the CARES Act Loan Program, JetBlue had the ability to borrow up to a total of approximately $1.9 billion from Treasury. We entered into a loan and guarantee agreement (the "Loan Agreement") with Treasury and made an initial drawing of $115 million under the CARES Act Loan Program on September 29, 2020. In connection with this initial drawing, we entered into a warrant agreement with Treasury, pursuant to which we issued warrants to Treasury to purchase approximately 1.2 million shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $9.50 per share. The warrants will expire five years after issuance and will be exercisable either through net cash settlement or net share settlement, at our option, in whole or in part at any time.
On September 15, 2021, the Company repaid the full amount of outstanding borrowings under the Loan Agreement, which, together with accrued interest and fees, totaled approximately $118 million. All obligations under the Loan Agreement, including all pledges of collateral, were terminated in full.

0.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026
In March 2021, we completed a private offering for $750 million of 0.50% convertible notes due 2026. The notes are general unsecured senior obligations and will rank equal in right of payment with all of our existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness and senior in right of payment to our existing and future subordinated debt. The notes will effectively rank junior in right of payment to any of our existing and future secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness and are structurally subordinated to all of our indebtedness and other liabilities. The net proceeds from this offering were approximately $734 million.
Holders of the notes may convert them into shares of our common stock prior to January 1, 2026 only under certain circumstances (such as upon the satisfaction of the sale price condition, the satisfaction of the trading price condition, notice of redemption, or specified corporate events) and thereafter at any time at a rate of 38.5802 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes, which corresponds to an initial conversion price of approximately $25.92 per share. The conversion rate is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain specified events, including, but not limited to, the issuance of certain stock dividends on common stock, the issuance of certain rights or warrants, subdivisions, combinations, distributions of capital stock, indebtedness or assets, cash dividends and certain issuer tender or exchange offers.
Upon conversion, the notes will be settled in cash up to the aggregate principal amount of the notes to be converted and, at our election, in shares of our common stock, cash or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock in respect of the remainder, if any, of our conversion obligation.
We are not required to periodically redeem or retire the notes. We may, at our option, redeem any of the notes for cash at a redemption price of 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest at any time on or after April 1, 2024 if
the last reported sale price of our common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive), including the trading day immediately preceding the date on which we provide notice of redemption, during any 30 consecutive trading day period ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which we provide a notice of redemption to the holders.
We evaluated the conversion feature of this note offering for embedded derivatives in accordance with Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging of the FASB Codification, and the substantial premium model in accordance with ASC 470, Debt of the FASB Codification. Based on our assessment, separate accounting for the conversion feature of this note offering is not required.
Interest expense recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $6 million and included $2 million in amortization of debt issuance costs. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, interest expense recorded was $4 million and included $2 million in amortization of debt issuance costs.
Short-term Borrowings
Citibank Line of Credit
We have a revolving Credit and Guaranty Agreement with Citibank N.A. as the administrative agent (the "Agent"), for up to $550 million (the “Existing Credit Facility”). The term of the facility runs through August 2023. Borrowings under the Existing Credit Facility bear interest at a variable rate equal to LIBOR, plus a margin. The Existing Credit Facility is secured by aircraft, simulators, and certain other assets. The Existing Credit Facility includes covenants that require us to maintain certain minimum balances in unrestricted cash, cash equivalents, and unused commitments available under revolving credit facilities. In addition, the covenants restrict our ability to, among other things, dispose of certain collateral, or merge, consolidate, or sell assets. As of and for the periods ended September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we did not have a balance outstanding or any borrowings under this line of credit.

On October 21, 2022, JetBlue entered into the Second Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement (the “Second Amended and Restated Facility”), amending and restating the Existing Credit Facility. The Second Amended and Restated Facility is among JetBlue, the Agent and the lenders party thereto. The Second Amended and Restated Facility modifies the Existing Credit Facility to, among other things, (i) increase the lending commitments by $50 million, for total lending commitments of $600 million, and (ii) establish the maturity date for the $600 million in lending commitments as October 21, 2024. Borrowings under the Second Amended and Restated Facility bear interest at a variable rate based on the secured overnight financing rate, known as SOFR, plus a margin of 2.00% per annum, or another rate (at JetBlue's election) based on certain market interest rates, plus a margin of 1.00% per annum, in each case with a floor of 0%. JetBlue has not made any drawings under the Second Amended and Restated Facility as of the date of this report.
Morgan Stanley Line of Credit
We have a revolving line of credit with Morgan Stanley for up to approximately $200 million. This line of credit is secured by a portion of our investment securities held by Morgan Stanley and the amount available to us under this line of credit may vary accordingly. This line of credit bears interest at a floating rate based upon LIBOR, plus a margin. As of and for the periods ended September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we did not have a balance outstanding or any borrowings under this line of credit.